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Scheeler Devis
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Romane
Doval, Paul Lamarre, Jean Charles Marc, Pierre Lerebour, and Thomas Boyer from
Berkley University. Completely in charge and growing in confidence, Cubano has demonstrated
the diversity and seriousness of his music by recording four compact Discs. With this group of musicians, he has recorded numerous memorable songs,Juliana, Hommage A
Nemours, Gina, Fanatik, Knockout, Bel-ange, Plezi Compas, and Amour D'anfance
etc. It should also be noted that Loubert Chancy, Zouzoul, later Richard Durosseau
and other original member of Shak Shah #1 reunited to l form Bazouka Skah-Shah
"Reconsilie" in the mid 1990's. After
more than 30 years experience in the musical industry, Cubano remains indefatigable.
Shak Shah no longer plays every weekend. He now performs occasionally in New York,
Paris, Haiti, and other French Antilles. Shah's reign is still striving with particular audiences and fans.
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Jean
ElieTelforaka Cubano Shah Shak lead singer (pic by Rene Devis)
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According
to Mario Delvocy(infamous Haitian drummer and music historian), "Cubano is one of the finest Haitian musicians that ever lived.
As a human being, he makes you feel comfortable socializing with you; he is very
humble and respectful of others. Cubano never speaks about his accomplishments
and his talents. He accepts people for who they are. Cubano, the singer, not only
possesses dances very well and he has a God given talent to make harmonious music,
he also dances very well. Harry Pierre, a long time Shak Shah, refers to Cubano
as a disciple of Nemours Jean Baptiste, who seek to preserve the legacy of pure
compas music
According
to Mario Delvocy, "Cubano is one of the finest Haitian musicians that ever lived.
As a human being, he makes you feel comfortable socializing with you; he is very
humble and respectful of others. Cubano never speaks about his accomplishments
and his talents. He accepts people for who they are. Cubano has a God given talent to make harmonious music,
he also dances very well". Harry Pierre,a long time Shak Shah fan, refers to "Cubano
as a disciple of Nemours Jean Baptiste, who seek to preserve the legacy of pure
compas music". ![190x270_convenience_12k_0x.gif]() 
In
person, Jean Elie Telfort is a shy individual with private warmth. He leads a quiet life
when he is not playing music. Cubano is a devoted husband, and a father of two
lovely girls, Kisie and Patricia. He is a big sport fan, particularly
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Jean
E. Telfort, "the Godfather of Konpa ", is a true Haitian legend. His passion,
devotion, and commitment for Haitian music has brought joy to nearly three Haitian
generations. There's not enough room on this page to pay tribute to Jean Elie
Telfort and Shak Shah and to talk about the impact they have had on Haitian culture
and music. Haitian roots, which are often forgotten by a newer generation, should
be always remembered because of the history and rich culture of our small nation.
Whether it's konpa, compas, Djazz creole, troubadour, folklore, ibo, and voodoo
music, we should never take for granted the uniqueness of Haitian cultural experience.
Today Heritagekonpa would like to pay tribute to Jean Elie and Shak Shah for their
tremendous contributions to Haitian music. We hope Cubano and Shak Shah will lead
Compas direct to rest for the rest of the 21st century.
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